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Table 2 Nutrient levels of hay, alfalfa, and concentrate supplements (Dry Matter, DM basis)

From: Effects of different grains on bacterial diversity and enzyme activity associated with digestion of starch in the foal stomach

Nutrient

Hay

Alfalfa

Corn group

Oats group

Barley group

Dry Matter,DM (%)

89.75

87.56

92.44

93.28

91.93

Organic Matter,OM (%)

91.80

92.21

94.46

93.32

93.90

Crude Protein,CP (%)

10.75

20.56

26.26

26.09

26.86

Gross Energy,GE (MJ/kg)

18.93

19.53

18.25

18.29

18.26

Starch (%)

3.63

4.46

37.68

37.00

38.27

Neutral Detergent Fiber,NDF (%)

60.00

52.60

24.46

27.04

24.79

Acid Detergent Fiber,ADF (%)

41.82

45.21

5.10

9.09

5.71

Calcium,Ca (%)

0.33

1.50

1.06

1.45

1.14

Phosphorus,P (%)

0.27

0.25

0.94

1.02

1.02